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Inspired by Ukraine war, Taiwan launches drone blitz to counter China

Asia Pacific | FOCUS Jul 22, 2023

Inspired by Ukraine war, Taiwan launches drone blitz to counter China

by Yimou Lee, James Pomfret and David Lague

Taipei's aim, according to a government planning document, is to build more than 3,200 military drones by mid-2024.

Ukraine envoy to Japan sees major role for Tokyo in reconstruction

National / Politics Jul 10, 2023

Ukraine envoy to Japan sees major role for Tokyo in reconstruction

by Jesse Johnson and Jadenne Radoc Cabahug

The ambassador expressed his hope of tapping into Japan’s vast experience in rebuilding after natural disasters like the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Ambitious plans for U.S.-India technology sharing face hurdles

World | ANALYSIS Jun 23, 2023

Ambitious plans for U.S.-India technology sharing face hurdles

The U.S. has touted deals to sell weapons to India and share with it sensitive military technology. But standing in the way are strict rules governing export of the tech.

Two Koreas speed up drone race after unprecedented incursions

Asia Pacific Jun 23, 2023

Two Koreas speed up drone race after unprecedented incursions

by Jon Herskovitz and Sangmi Cha

South Korea’s cabinet this week approved plans for a new drone command to be set up by the military.

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow, Russia says

World May 30, 2023

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow, Russia says

Air defenses destroyed all eight drones, but the attack brought the 15-month war in Ukraine to the heart of the Russian capital.

Ukraine hails first gains in six months as Zelenskyy secures drones from U.K.

World May 16, 2023

Ukraine hails first gains in six months as Zelenskyy secures drones from U.K.

by Dan Peleschuk and Kylie Maclellan

Since last week, the Ukrainian military has started to push Russian forces back in and around the embattled city of Bakhmut, its first significant offensive operations since November.

Flying tractors are a window into farming’s future

Commentary / World May 10, 2023

Flying tractors are a window into farming’s future

by Amanda Little

AI-guided drones can spray fertilizer, apply fungicide and sow seeds with a precision that leaves traditional heavy equipment in the dust.

Drones becoming indispensable for Indo-Pacific navies

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS May 4, 2023

Drones becoming indispensable for Indo-Pacific navies

by Gabriel Dominguez

Systems come in all shapes and sizes and can be used on land, in the air and at sea, particularly in inhospitable or dangerous environments.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attempt to kill Putin with drones

World May 3, 2023

Russia accuses Ukraine of attempt to kill Putin with drones

An aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had nothing to do with the reported incident, which he said could be used by the Kremlin to justify a new attack on Ukraine.

The next arms race: China leverages AI for edge in future wars

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Apr 20, 2023

The next arms race: China leverages AI for edge in future wars

by Gabriel Dominguez

China already produces the most top AI scientists, with the country hosting the first nine of the world’s top 10 institutions publishing AI-related papers.

AI weed-killing drones poised to reduce herbicide use while cutting costs

Business / Tech Apr 20, 2023

AI weed-killing drones poised to reduce herbicide use while cutting costs

by Coco Liu

A handful of companies are turning to advanced technology to address the problem of chemical overuse in agriculture, with its costs to soil, drinking water and biodiversity.

China readying supersonic spy drone unit, leaked U.S. assessment shows: report

World Apr 19, 2023

China readying supersonic spy drone unit, leaked U.S. assessment shows: report

by Kanishka Singh

The Washington Post said it obtained the assessment from classified files allegedly posted online by a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, who was arrested last week.

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